Incredibly Moist Chocolate Layer Cake - Valentine's Treat

Incredibly Moist Chocolate Layer Cake - Valentine's Treat

chefmelt.com

Bake a moist, fudgy chocolate layer cake for Valentine's! Topped with creamy chocolate buttercream, it's the ultimate sweet way to celebrate love.

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Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Stove
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer
  • Sifter
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Kitchen scale
  • Offset spatula
  • Bench scraper
  • Cake tester
  • Plastic wrap
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cake dome
  • Kitchen towel
  • Pastry brush
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (240ml) strong hot coffee
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners' sugar
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

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